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Dmitri Voronkov  • LW  •  Blue Jackets

Dmitri Voronkov Scores Twice, Tallies Assist On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals and added an assist during Friday's victory over the Boston Bruins. Voronkov tallied his helper on Adam Fantilli's goal in the second frame. Later in the period Voronkov would strike twice, both times on the power-play. His first PPG came on a backhand shot while the other on a wrist shot to beat netminder Joonas Korpisalo. Voronkov also tallied five shots on goal and finished with a +2 rating in this game. The 24-year-old has now scored two goals in each of his past two contests and is riding six-game point streak. Prior to this hot stretch, he tallied just two points (two goals) over the first eight games of the month. Voronkov will look to stay hot facing Boston once again on Saturday evening.
2 days ago   
Elvis Merzlikins  • G  •  Blue Jackets

Elvis Merzlikins Starts On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) has been named the starter for Friday's matchup against Boston. The Latvian netminder sat out Columbus' final game ahead of the holiday break, as he has reportedly been banged up. However, Merzlikins appears to have shaken off whatever bothered him and is ready for action on Friday. It's been another wild ride for Merzlikins in 2024-25, with him going 10-9-3. He put together a four-game winning streak last month but has celebrated just three victories in eight December starts. The 30-year-old has allowed 3.13 goals for the campaign with a .889 save percentage and one shutout. Friday's matchup puts Merzlikins in a challenging spot, as the Bruins have heated up with an 8-2-1 run.
2 days ago   
Zach Werenski  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Questionable For Monday's Action

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (leg) might skip Monday's meeting with Montreal. He hurt his left leg against Philadelphia at the weekend and could be out of action for the first time this season. Werenski is one of four defensemen in the league with 30-plus points for the season, having tallied 11 goals and 21 assists in 34 appearances. Additionally, Werenski ranks second on the team with 56 blocks, so his absence would be a massive blow for Columbus. The rest of the blue line would need to put in extra shifts if he's out, with Ivan Provorov likely replacing Werenski on the first power-play unit.
6 days ago   
Cole Sillinger  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Cole Sillinger Available On Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (lower body) will play against Philadelphia on Tuesday. His status for the game was initially up in the air after Sillinger sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 4-1 win against Winnipeg. Sillinger has been quietly good this season, recording 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 26 games. He has logged two multi-point outings in five December appearances, posting a goal and four assists. We should see Sillinger in his normal role on the third line on Tuesday, next to Zachary Aston-Reese and Mathieu Olivier.
Dec 10   
Kent Johnson  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Kent Johnson Pots Two Goals Against Jets

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson struck two goals as the team recorded an impressive 4-1 road win against Winnipeg on Sunday. With the score tied at two, Johnson popped up with a pair of goals inside two and a half minutes in the third period. The two-goal effort marked the end of a three-game scoring drought for Johnson. He had registered at least one point in each of his first nine outings of the campaign before going cold for a bit. Johnson has skated in just 13 games with the Blue Jackets this season, but he's still among the team's top goal-scorers with eight markers. His contributions include six assists.
Dec 9   
Cole Sillinger  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Cole Sillinger Sustains A Lower-Body Injury Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (lower body) did not complete Sunday's matchup against Winnipeg. He didn't see any ice time in the third period after getting hurt while blocking a shot in the second. Sillinger finished the game scoreless in 8:44 of ice time. On Sunday, Sillinger didn't contribute anything offensively, but he's had a strong campaign overall and is on track to shatter his previous career-best points tally of 32. Through 26 outings, Sillinger has recorded four goals and 14 assists. He's averaged a point per game across his last nine appearances.
Dec 9   
Kent Johnson  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Kent Johnson Remains Hot In Sunday's Win

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson found the back of the net once in Sunday's 6-3 win over Chicago, giving him a nine-game point streak. The scoring run is stretched across three months because Johnson missed 14 games with a shoulder injury. Ryan Johansen is the only player in Blue Jackets history to have a longer personal point streak at the start of a season with 10 games. Johnson's work includes six goals and six assists. He operates on the second line and the first power-play unit. Four of Johnson's 12 points have come with the man advantage, while he's also produced two short-handed points.
Dec 2   
Kirill Marchenko  • RW  •  Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Logs Third Multi-Point Effort In Four Games

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko finished the scoring and had two assists as the team continued its recent surge with a 5-2 victory against Calgary on Friday. Columbus has now gone 4-0-1 in its last five games, averaging five goals per contest. Marchenko has been integral to the success, going for multiple points in three of his last four appearances. The hot spell has made Marchenko Columbus' highest-scoring forward with 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 22 games. Another productive outing could be on the cards for Marchenko on Sunday as the Blue Jackets close out the week against the last-placed Blackhawks.
Nov 30   
Cole Sillinger  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Cole Sillinger Ruled Out For Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Montreal. He will miss his first game of the season due to an upper-body injury. Sillinger is the fifth-highest scorer on the improving Blue Jackets team, with 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 20 games. His absence on Wednesday will bring James van Riemsdyk back into the lineup. The veteran winger has looked way past his best in 2024-25, settling for three goals and five points in 14 appearances.
Nov 26   
Sean Monahan  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Finishes Thursday's Win With Four Points

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan played a key role in Thursday's comeback win against Tampa Bay, amassing four points in a 7-6 overtime victory. The Lightning jumped 3-0 ahead before Monahan sparked a comeback effort with a goal in the first period. He then added three assists to his tally, including a short-handed helper. Monahan has been something special lately, going for eight points (one goal, seven assists) in four games. The scoring spurt has helped him to become a point-per-game player. In 19 appearances this season, Monahan has registered seven goals and 12 assists.
Nov 22   
Zach Werenski  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Enjoys Career Night With Five Points Against Lightning

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski piled up a career-high five points in Thursday's 7-6 overtime victory against Tampa Bay. Led by Werenski, the Blue Jackets were able to battle back from a 3-0 deficit, with him scoring the decisive goal in overtime. Werenski finished the contest with two goals and three assists, becoming the first defenseman in franchise history to log at least five points in a single game. The five-point effort also matches the Blue Jackets' single-game record for all players. Columbus has started to score goals for fun lately, and it's helped Werenski to put together a four-game point streak. He's averaging a point per game for the season, with six goals and 13 on his name through 19 outings. Only Colorado's Cale Makar (28) boasts more points among blue-liners.
Nov 22   
Kent Johnson  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Kent Johnson Back For Blue Jackets Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (shoulder) will be welcomed back to the lineup on Thursday against Tampa Bay. The 22-year-old skated in only four games at the start of the campaign before landing on Injured Reserve with a shoulder problem. Johnson enjoyed a hot start, posting two goals and three assists. He will link up with James van Riemsdyk and Adam Fantilli on the second line and should also see power-play time. Kevin Labanc will make way in the lineup.
Nov 21   
Sean Monahan  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Delivers Two Assists In Victory Over Penguins

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan sent out two assists in Friday's 6-2 victory over Pittsburgh. He came up with key plays in the third period, helping his team turn a tight game into a big win. With the effort, Monahan put a stop to a four-game scoring drought. Monahan has been quiet in recent games, but he's having a fine campaign as Columbus' first-line center, sitting on 13 points (six goals, seven assists) through 16 outings. The veteran forward now has a revenge game on his horizon as the Blue Jackets visit Montreal on Saturday.
Nov 16   
Dante Fabbro  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Makes Blue Jackets Debut Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro will make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. The 26-year-old was picked up from waivers at the weekend. He was limited to six appearances with the Nashville Predators this season and hasn't seen any action in November. Fabbro has logged 72 points (16 goals, 56 assists) in 315 career games with 417 shots, 477 blocks, and 317 hits. He hasn't been a good fantasy option, but Fabbro should add some quality to a fragile Blue Jackets defense that allows 3.50 goals per game. He will skate with Jack Johnson on the third defensive pairing, replacing Jordan Harris in the lineup.
Nov 12   
Kirill Marchenko  • RW  •  Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Tallies Two Points Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko picked up a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Anaheim, logging his fifth multi-point outing of the season. Marchenko helped Yegor Chinakhov to score a power-play goal and lit the lamp himself in an even-strength situation. Skating in his 151st career game, the Russian forward became the second-fastest player in Blue Jackets history to score 50 goals for the team. Six of the goals have come this season, with Marchenko also producing nine assists in 14 games. The Blue Jackets appear to be heading nowhere, but in Marchenko, they boast a big scoring threat who is averaging over a point per game.
Nov 11   
Dante Fabbro  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Claimed By Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators. Fabbro, a former first-round pick, was waived by Nashville on Saturday after he became redundant on the team. The 26-year-old has featured just six times this season, last skating on Oct. 28 versus Tampa Bay. Fabbro has no points to show for his efforts this season and amassed a minus-three rating while averaging 13:06 of ice time. He figures to play a larger role with the Blue Jackets, although it's safe to leave Fabbro on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
Nov 10   
Kevin Labanc  • RW  •  Blue Jackets

Kevin Labanc Will Be A Healthy Scratch On Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kevin Labanc will be a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. He will exit the lineup after posting six points (one goal, five assists) in 10 games. Labanc was on fire during the preseason and enjoyed a productive start with the Blue Jackets, but he has gone scoreless in back-to-back games while logging limited ice time. James van Riemsdyk will rejoin the action against the Ducks after sitting as a healthy scratch on Saturday versus Los Angeles. The 16-year veteran has produced two goals and four points in 11 appearances this season. He is no longer at his best, and fantasy managers should avoid van Riemsdyk.
Nov 10   
James van Riemsdyk  • LW  •  Blue Jackets

James van Riemsdyk Sits As Healthy Scratch On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Saturday versus Los Angeles. The veteran has struggled to make a mark and was also a healthy scratch for one game earlier in the month. He has collected four points (two goals, two assists) in 11 appearances. Zach Aston-Reese will replace van Riemsdyk on the fourth line. The 30-year-old has matched van Riemsdyk's offensive numbers this season, but Aston-Reese plays a more physical game and has produced a higher number of shots on goal.
Nov 9   
Dmitri Voronkov  • LW  •  Blue Jackets

Dmitri Voronkov Ready For Season Debut Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov (upper-body) is set to make his season debut on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Voronkov missed the first nine games of the season after suffering an upper-body injury in the final game of the preseason. The 24-year-old had a solid rookie season last year, notching 34 points (18 goals, 16 assists) in 75 games for the Jackets. Voronkov could slide into a top-six role and become a viable streamer at some point, but for now he can be avoided in all fantasy formats.
Nov 1   
Elvis Merzlikins  • G  •  Blue Jackets

Elvis Merzlikins Celebrates First Shutout Of The Season Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins stopped the Islanders from scoring on Wednesday, picking up his first shutout of the season with 26 saves in a 2-0 win. The Latvian netminder has now saved 57 of 58 shots across his last two starts since returning to the lineup from a lower-body injury. Merzlikins improved to 2-2-0 on Wednesday and has a 2.05 goals-against average for the season with a .925 save percentage. The next time he heads out, Merzlikins will be battling for his first three-game winning streak in three seasons.
Oct 31   
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